Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23
— Jared Goff dropped back behind an offensive line that gave him plenty of time and threw deep twice, taking advantage of big-play receivers the Detroit Lions added for him this season.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
23
Detroit Lions
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 23 |
| DET | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 34 |
Ford Field · 66,374 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23-16 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:17 23-34
Michael Badgley 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:50 23-31
K.J. Osborn 15 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Field Goal 4:06 16-31
Michael Badgley 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:47 16-28
Greg Joseph 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:28 13-28
Justin Jackson 15 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 2:17 13-21
Adam Thielen 23 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 5:44 7-21
Josh Reynolds 5 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 6:34 7-14
DJ Chark 48 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 4:02 7-7
Dalvin Cook 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 10:27 0-7
Jameson Williams 41 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIN
2 plays, 20 yards, 0:17 · Fumble
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DET 0:17
7 plays, 14 yards, 2:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:17 23-34
Michael Badgley 49 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 2:50
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 23-31
K.J. Osborn 15 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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DET 4:06
12 plays, 52 yards, 6:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:06 16-31
Michael Badgley 41 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 10:47
7 plays, 52 yards, 2:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:47 16-28
Greg Joseph 41 Yd Field Goal
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DET 13:28
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:28 13-28
Justin Jackson 15 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIN 2:17
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 13-21
Adam Thielen 23 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DET 5:44
12 plays, 76 yards, 7:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:44 7-21
Josh Reynolds 5 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIN 12:48
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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MIN
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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DET 0:10
6 plays, 49 yards, 0:49 · Missed FG
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MIN 0:59
12 plays, 67 yards, 5:35 · Fumble
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DET 6:34
1 play, 48 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:34 7-14
DJ Chark 48 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIN 6:42
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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DET 7:58
9 plays, 47 yards, 4:52 · Punt
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MIN 12:50
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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DET 14:56
10 plays, 36 yards, 4:06 · Downs
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MIN 4:02
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:02 7-7
Dalvin Cook 1 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)
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DET 10:27
2 plays, 46 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:27 0-7
Jameson Williams 41 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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MIN 11:18
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:41 · Downs
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DET 13:59
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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Team Stats
MIN
DET
23
1st Downs
23
18
Passing 1st downs
18
2
Rushing 1st downs
4
3
1st downs from penalties
1
4-10
3rd down efficiency
7-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
62
Total Plays
69
416
Total Yards
464
6.7
Yards per Play
6.7
11
Total Drives
10
394
Passing
330
31/41
Comp/Att
27/39
8.8
Yards per pass
8.5
0
Interceptions thrown
0
4-31
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
22
Rushing
134
17
Rushing Attempts
30
1.3
Yards per rush
4.5
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
3-25
Penalties
7-51
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:06
Possession
31:54
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Jacob Saylors Out
- Mekhi Wingo Out
- DJ Wonnum Out
- Cade Mays Out
- Jackson Meeks Out
Minnesota Vikings
- Demond Claiborne Out
- Jauan Jennings Out
- Kyler Murray Out
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Theo Jackson Questionable
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